People often believe that they can litigate a wills and estate matter in a “risk-free” manner because the estate will bear the legal costs of the disputants. That is generally not true... 06 May

The Legal Costs of Estate Litigation: Know The Risks!

As generative AI brings dead celebrities back to life, we must rethink the rights of the deceased. Changes are due in privacy, consumer protection and property laws, University at Buffalo legal scholar Mark Bartholomew says... 24 Jan

Generative AI: Rethinking the Legal Rights of the Deceased

In light of UK broadcaster Esther Rantzen’s revelation that she has considered assisted dying, we look at the policies of other countries 20 Dec

Assisted Dying Around the World: Where and When it is Allowed

Estate Law Reform is urgent and imperative to protect elders from financial abuse: specifically in the areas of power of attorneys, intervivos gifts, and will planning. 23 Oct

Elder Abuse Epidemic: Urgent Need for Estate Law Reform

Consideration of digital assets is now a necessary part of a complete estate plan. This is a rapidly evolving area of the law, and one that is increasing in importance each year. On the bright side, it presents an excellent reason to think about the things that mean the most in your life... 26 Sep

Navigating the Digital Afterlife: Your Online Legacy

UK docuseries "Inheritance Wars" features gripping and shocking true stories of families dragged through the courts by grief and greed... 17 Sep

Inheritance Wars | UK Documentary Series | 2023

Balancing fairness with religious and cultural customs in estates— The law requires equality between men and women. Following tradition may not stand up in court... 09 Mar

Balancing Cultural Tradition and Estate Law in BC

Couples may have many reasons for not getting married, but when a common law partner dies without a will, the living partner is left legally vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know... 16 Feb

Legally Vulnerable: Estate Complications for Common Law Couples 

Even "under-the-radar" decisions, by the U.S. Supreme Court, have far-reaching consequences and significant impact on the law. This article highlights five Supreme Court decisions that have impacted estate planning and elder law. 01 Jun

U.S. Supreme Court Decisions that Impacted Estate & Elder Law

The BC Court of Appeal has confirmed that the removal and use of human reproductive materials (sperm, ova, and embryos) both during one’s life, and after one’s death, requires prior and informed written consent. 01 Dec

Case Study: Posthumous Use of Human Reproductive Material

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Most Important Decision Affecting the Law of Trusts & Estates Was Decided a Very Long Time Ago 31 Oct

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Altered Trust & Estate Law